Client Cases

(1996)

Whale Watch v Transport Accident Investigation Commission

Whale Watch suffered the capsize of one of its whale watching boats and a Taiwanese tourist was killed. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission initially product a report that indicated that Whale Watch had been negligent but through subsequent proceedings, the TAIC completely changed its stance and the matter was amicable resolved and the company was exonerated.

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Drummond v Taranaki Hospital Board

An action brought in Australia over the wrongful administering of a radioactive iodine pill resulting in extreme radiation exposure

Agricultural Disease Dispute

GCA Lawyers acted for a farming business in a complex High Court claim involving alleged disease transmission from a key supplier. The matter resolved satisfactorily after a detailed factual investigation led by GCA established the evidential basis for liability, including through discovery applications, input from leading UK veterinary scientists, and information obtained from government agencies and third parties.